Sally Emiline

Dealing With Mad Isn't Easy is a warm, honest, and deeply relatable story about the big feelings that can take over a child's day. When Sally Emiline feels frustration bubbling up - the kind that makes her shoulders tense, her thoughts scramble, and her patience disappear - she isn't sure what to do. Everything feels too loud, too fast, and too much.

Through simple language and expressive illustrations, Sally begins to understand what anger really is: a feeling that needs attention, not punishment. With gentle guidance, she learns how to pause, breathe, name her feelings, and choose what to do next. Each moment becomes a chance to practice emotional regulation, self‑awareness, and kindness toward herself and others.

Perfect for classrooms, counseling sessions, and family reading time, Dealing With Mad Isn't Easy gives children a safe, supportive way to explore anger without shame. It opens the door to conversations about coping skills, empathy, and the truth that everyone - even grown‑ups - has "mad moments." Sally's journey helps kids see that big feelings don't make them bad; they make them human. And with the right tools, those feelings can be understood, managed, and expressed in healthy ways.